Clemson University, SC
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Clemson University Rankings
Affordability65
Selectivity75
Retention86
Graduation74
Earnings59
Diversity17
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Clemson University
68%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
32%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education3%
Engineering23%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Clemson University
47%
Admission Rate
660
Median SAT Math
650
Median SAT Reading
30
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)610–710
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)610–690
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)27–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Clemson University
$15K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$29K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Clemson University
39%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
78%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 72% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 78% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Clemson University
93%
Retention Rate
5%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 59% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 83% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 82% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 86% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 62% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81% | 38% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 54% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 79% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 89% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Clemson University
94%
Employment Rate
$44K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$61K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $44K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $61K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $71K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $44K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $48K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $52K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Clemson University
19,564
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
5,282
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 37% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Clemson University, SC
Tri-County Technical College
4 miles, SE
Southern Wesleyan University
5 miles, NE
Anderson University
16 miles, SE
Forrest College
17 miles, SE